River Valley Airport Private
WS78 · Rhinelander, WI · 1,525 ft elevation · var 2W · Non-towered
Airport information
- FAA LID
- WS78
- Coordinates
- 45.5503, -89.4878
- Elevation
- 1,525 ft MSL
- Magnetic variation
- 2W
- Sectional chart
- GREEN BAY
- Airport use
- Private
- Control tower
- No
- ARTCC
- MINNEAPOLIS (ZMP)
- Flight service (FSS)
- GREEN BAY
- Attendance
- UNATNDD
- Segmented circle
- No
- Wind indicator
- yes
- Activated
- 2002/11
- Distance from city
- 6 SW
Weather
METAR observed
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TAF forecast
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Sun & FAA night 2026-06-21
| Event | Local (CDT) | UTC |
|---|---|---|
| Morning civil twilight Loggable night ends | 04:31 AM | 09:31Z |
| Sunrise | 05:09 AM | 10:09Z |
| Sunset | 08:50 PM | 01:50Z |
| Evening civil twilight Loggable night begins | 09:29 PM | 02:29Z |
Plan a flight from WS78
Traffic pattern
- Landing
- Rwy 02
- Pattern
- left (turns left)
- TPA
- 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL)
Enter the left downwind for Rwy 02 at 2,500 ft MSL (≈1,000 AGL) on a 45°. TPA estimated at 1,000 ft AGL (not charted for this field).
Runway 02/20
1,610 ft × 120 ft · Turf- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 20 ft, 60 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 288 ft
- Heading
- n/a
- Traffic pattern
- Left
- Approach obstacle
- Trees, 30 ft, 20 ft from threshold
- Displaced threshold
- 440 ft
| Runway | Length | Your margin |
|---|---|---|
| 02/20 | 1,610 ft |
Nearby navigation aids
| NavAid | Type | Freq | Radial / Dist magnetic |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHI · Rhinelander | VORTAC | 109.20 | r192° / 5.2 NM |
VFR sectional
No published instrument procedures or Chart Supplement for WS78. VFR sectional link above.
Ownership & management
Remarks FAA
- PRVDD CLEAR 20:1 APCHS, CLEAR OBSTACLE FREE ZONE, AND CLEAR RUNWAY SAFETY AREA.
- FOR CD CTC MINNEAPOLIS ARTCC AT 651-463-5588.
- CELL: 715-490-9320
Nearby airports
Weather is live from the Aviation Weather Center; airport facility data is from the FAA NASR (28-day cycle). For planning and education only; always verify against official sources. Open WS78 in a full tool: METAR/TAF decoder, crosswind calculator, sun & night times, or the density altitude calculator. Planning from here? Find the nearest airport with fuel or an approach, or check whether an IFR alternate is required.
About WS78
River Valley Airport (WS78) is an airport in Rhinelander, WI, at 1,525 ft MSL. It has 1 runway, the longest 1,610 ft, with no control tower (pilot-controlled). This page shows live METAR/TAF weather, runway crosswinds, frequencies, navaids, and FAA charts for WS78, refreshed from the Aviation Weather Center and FAA NASR.
Does WS78 have a control tower?
No. River Valley Airport is a non-towered (pilot-controlled) airport; use the published CTAF/UNICOM on the Comms & NavAids tab.
What is the longest runway at WS78?
River Valley Airport has 1 runway; the longest is 1,610 ft. See the Runways tab for headings, surface, and lighting.
Where is WS78?
River Valley Airport is in Rhinelander, WI, at an elevation of 1,525 ft MSL. Coordinates: 45.5503, -89.4878.
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